Gadjah Mada University

Gadjah Mada University

Gadjah Mada University (UGM) is located in Yogyakarta, Indonesia. It is the oldest and one of the most prestigious universities in the country, with over 55,000 students across 18 faculties on 360 acres of land. The Special Region of Yogyakarta of where UGM is located, is one of the smallest provinces in Indonesia and has been widely known as a centre of Javanese culture as well as a centre of learning.

Academic highlights

The 2018 QS University Rankings ranked UGM as the 85th best university in the Asian Region and the third best in Indonesia. It is also the oldest and one of the most prestigious universities in the country, with over 55,000 students (slightly smaller than Monash) and 18 faculties on 360 acres of land.

Location

The Special Region of Yogyakarta, where UGM is located, is one of the smallest provinces in Indonesia and has been widely known as a centre of Javanese culture as well as a centre of learning.

Did you know?

UGM is currently implementing an 'educopolis' area in order to create a more conducive environment for the continuity of the learning process. This includes addressing pollution levels and emissions, planting trees, restricting vehicle access to the campus and developing new dormitories and parking area.

Language of Instruction

English (limited in some areas), Indonesian

Program Duration

1 semester, 2 semesters

Academic Level

Undergraduate, Postgraduate

Minimum Result Required

3.0 GPA

Previous Round Cut-off (WAM % or GPA)

3.2 GPA

Anticipated Places in Semester 1, 2027

2-3 places

Exchange Availability

Green

Eligible Monash Campus

Monash Australia

Agreement Scope

All faculties

Handbook/Catalogue

The course catalogue for UGM can be accessed here. Please be aware that this catalogue can be difficult to navigate and you will need to ensure you select 'English' on their webpage.

UGM also provides a list of courses by faculty here.

If you are hoping to study biology or law whilst at UGM, you may find these sites helpful;

Credits at UGM are called "Satuan Kredit Semester" (SKS).

Full-time Credit Load Equivalents

Semester

Min. 18 Monash points

Max. 24 Monash points

9 SKS

12 SKS

Year

Min. 36 Monash points

Max. 48 Monash points

18 SKS

24 SKS

Academic Calendar

UGM ‘Even’ semester (Monash Semester 1): February to June
UGM ‘Odd’ semester (Monash Semester 2): August to December

See UGM's academic calendar here.

Aerospace Engineering

Biosciences and Bioengineering

Chemical Engineering

Chemistry

Civil Engineering

Communication

Computer Science & Engineering

Cultural Studies

Development

Earth Sciences

Economics

Electrical Engineering

Energy Science and Engineering

English

Finance

Humanities

Industrial Design

Linguistics

Materials Science

Mathematics

Mechanical Engineering

Metallurgical Engineering

Philosophy

Physics

Psychology

Social Sciences

Sociology

Statistics

Note

  • The listed disciplines are not necessarily exhaustive and other fields of study might also be available at the institution.
  • Approval to study particular subjects at any institution is always at the discretion of the departmental/discipline and faculty advisers in your managing faculty(ies) and subject to available places at the host.

Accommodation

On-campus accommodation at UGM is available, but cannot be guaranteed. For more information, please see here.

Visas

As a general rule, if studying in Indonesia, you will need to obtain a valid student visa/entry permit before arrival. All exchange students must apply for a “limited stay” visa once they have been accepted for exchange and issued their study permit.

For more information on visas, please refer to the Consulate General of the Republic of Indonesia - Melbourne.

Health and insurance

When travelling on a Monash Abroad approved program, you are automatically covered under the Monash University Student Travel Insurance policy.

Cost of living

Yogyakarta on the Expatistan site (this is a website external to the University and intended to be indicative only)

Funding

If you are studying the Indonesian language, you may be able to apply for the Walter Mangold Study Abroad Scholarship or the Hamer Scholarships Program.

Funding is also available through the Australian Government's New Colombo Plan.  You may apply for a New Colombo Plan Scholarship. Alternatively, you could be awarded a New Colombo Plan Mobility Grant if you apply to study at Gadjah Mada University through the Australian Consortium of In-Country Indonesian Studies (ACICIS); see the "How to apply" tab for more information about the Consortium.  More information about this funding is available on the New Colombo Plan Funding for ACICIS Programs web page.

For more information about funding available to support study on exchange overseas, see the Financial Information page on the Monash Abroad website.

Important notes

Applying via ACICIS

If you continue your application by clicking the Apply Now button below, you will be indicating you wish to study at UGM on a standard exchange program.  The alternative way to study there is to apply through the Australian Consortium for ‘In-Country’ Indonesian Studies (ACICIS) which facilitates the arrangements for your study at UGM. ACICIS is a not-for-profit consortium of universities that develops and coordinates high quality, in-country study options in Indonesia.

Language requirements

You will need to proficient in Bahasa Indonesia if you wish to study units instructed in Indonesian.

To begin your application and study plan, click the button below.

Apply here

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